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City of Sparks (NV) FIRE PLANS EXAMINER/INSPECTOR
City of Sparks (NV) is accepting apps for FIRE PLANS EXAMINER/INSPECTOR. Until October 6, 2016. Salary $63,481.60 – $69,451.20 annually For details about this career and over 3,500 other fire departments looking to hire firefighters Join FireCareers.com today…
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http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sparks INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: Fire Plans Examiner/Inspector
An Equal Opportunity Employer
| SALARY $30.52 – $33.39 Hourly $2,441.60 – $2,671.20 Biweekly $5,290.13 – $5,787.60 Monthly $63,481.60 – $69,451.20 Annually |
CLOSING DATE: 10/06/16 4:00 PM Pacific Time
THE POSITION
This is an open and competitive recruitment for a position with the City of Sparks Fire Department.
The City of Sparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
There is one vacancy. The test will also be used to establish an eligibility list.
Please be careful to read the instructions regarding the Civil Service test carefully.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND TESTING INFORMATION
Minimum Requirements to be a part of the Civil Service testing:
- An AA or AS degree from an accredited institution in fire science, building construction or related field and 2 years’ experience in the Fire or Building plans review process.
OR
- High School Diploma or equivalent and three years of experience in the Fire or Building plans review process and/or Building or Fire inspection.
Civil Service Examination
The Civil Service test for this position will be a Training and Experience Questionnaire.
Training and Experience Questionnaire:
The Training and Experience Questions are a part of this online application. You must submit your answers when you submit your online application.
The answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored.
Do not skip any portion of a question or you will receive no points for that portion.
Your resume and application will not be available to the raters and will not be considered for the scoring process. It is therefore to your benefit to answer each question as thoroughly and directly as possible. Again, for emphasis the raters will have only a system generated number to identify you and the answers to your test questions. They will not have your application or resume. Make sure to answer the test questions at the end of the application thoroughly. Treat the responses at the end as a test. Remember that this is the only information the test scorers will have available to them when grading your exam.
CITY OF SPARKS JOB DESCRIPTION AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform and coordinate complex work involving the review and examination of new construction, tenant improvements, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, high-piled combustible racking and site plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, standards, regulations, laws and approval conditions as related to fire protection and safety requirements. Perform skilled inspection and enforcement activities related to the enforcement of fire, building, and related codes and ordinances during construction.
Review and analyze plans for fire protection systems including, but not limited to, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, commercial cooking suppression systems, paint booth suppression systems, to ensure compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, and regulations.
Attend plan review meetings and other development meetings as assigned by the Fire Marshal; review and analyze construction and new development plans to ensure compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, and regulations, completeness and accuracy; ensure errors related to fire protection and safety are corrected and initiate appropriate action to enforce plan review code compliance.
Makes onsite inspections to resolve construction problems and answer questions related to fire protection and safety requirements; prepare correspondence to architects, engineers, contractors and others related to the correction of plans and engineering detail; coordinate the construction plans examination process with City departments.
Conduct inspection of commercial, industrial, and other facilities during construction to ensure compliance with fire, life safety, building and related codes and ordinances, apply codes and regulations and explain permit programs and compliance conditions for new construction.
Observe fire protection and detection system tests for compliance with applicable fire codes and national standards for new construction.
Confer with homeowners, builders, engineers and architects to give information and interpretation of fire codes and regulations; recommend necessary changes to obtain compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
Enter and update computerized data relating to building permits, plan review and related technical applications. Maintain accurate inspection records; prepare correspondence, reports and other written materials.
Respond to citizen inquiries regarding the building permit process and applicable codes, ordinances, standards, regulations, laws and approval conditions as related to fire protection and safety requirements.
Prepare written materials including staff reports; assist in goals, objectives, and work program development in assigned functional areas.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties which may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- An AA or AS degree from an accredited institution in fire science, building construction or related field and 2 years’ experience in the Fire or Building plans review process.
OR
- High School Diploma or equivalent and three years of experience in the Fire or Building plans review process and/or Building or Fire inspection.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
- Must possess and maintain the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver’s license within thirty days of hire
- Must possess and maintain an ICC Fire Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector, or Building Inspector certification within six (6) months of hire.
- Must be able to possess an ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification within one year of employment
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Plans examination techniques and methods
Techniques, materials and practices related to structural design, fire prevention engineering, fire protection, detection, and suppression systems, and fire inspection practices
Techniques for dealing with the public in stressful situations
Applicable codes, regulations, laws and ordinances governing housing and building construction, rehabilitation and alteration, health and safety, and fire prevention
Basic computer applications related to the work
ABILITY TO:
Analyze and examine building and construction designs, specifications and plans as related to fire protection and life safety systems and reach sound conclusions
Apply basic engineering and architectural principles and techniques as related to the solution of fire safety in the design and construction of structures including basic fire sprinkler hydraulic calculations
Apply basic engineering principles and techniques as related to the solution of fire safety in the design of fire alarm and suppression systems
Apply complex codes and regulations
Perform thorough and accurate facility fire inspections for code enforcement purposes
Organize work, set priorities and exercise sound, independent judgment
Deal tactfully and effectively with the public, City staff, agencies, homeowners, builders, engineering and architectural firms, contractors, developers and others
Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence and other written materials
Conduct technical business fire inspections
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires ability to work in a typical office setting and use of standard office equipment; requires mobility to inspect operations and activities at residential, commercial, business and construction sites
Must pass a detailed background investigation
Must pass a pre-placement drug screen
This position reports to the Fire Marshal
This is a Civil Service position and in Non-Exempt under FLSA guidelines
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB POSTING INFORMATION
Human Resources will require prior to the first examination for the position, necessary documentary evidence be submitted for fitness of any qualification. Any requirement not met for the advertised position prior to the first examination for that position, will be cause for Human Resources to decline to examine, certify or hire the applicant.
Recruitment Communication:
Human Resources will be contacting you at various stages of the recruitment process via e-mail only, even if you have chosen U.S. mail for prior application processes or for applications with other agencies. Please make sure you email address is accurate.
List Establishment:
This test will also establish a list for future vacancies. The list is will be active for one year and can be extended for two six months extension (a total of two years).
Reasonable Accommodation:
Human Resources will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the selection process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources office when you turn in your application or at least three days prior to the examination/interview by calling (775) 353-2345.
Disclaimer:
The City of Sparks hires and promotes candidates based on a competitive merit selection process, which may include any or all of the following: screening for minimum qualifications, written examination, supplemental questionnaires, assessment center, interviews (oral or written), physical tests or any combination which the Sparks Civil Service Commission may order. Scoring in the top five for promotion or top ten for entry level in any part of the selection process merely advances the applicant to a higher round of examination, which may consist of interviews and other evaluations. Scoring in the top five or ten gives no right to be selected for the position. The City of Sparks reserves the right to select applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications for the position.
| APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sparks OR City of Sparks Human Resources 431 Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431 |
EXAM #17-07 FIRE PLANS EXAMINER/INSPECTOR JV |
Phone:(775)353-2345
Fax: (775)353-1651
| Fire Plans Examiner/Inspector Supplemental Questionnaire |
| * | 1. | CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION BEGINS HERE: The next six questions are the supplemental training and experience questions. The questions must be completed and submitted with the application by the deadline date. Your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored. ****Your resume and application will not be available to the rater and will not be considered for the scoring process. It is therefore to your benefit to answer each question as thoroughly and directly as possible.*** Do not skip any portion of a question or you will receive no points for that portion. I understand the above. |
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| * | 2. | Do you have experience with fire plans examining or fire inspections? If yes, please describe your experience and include the number of years/months in this field. If you do not have experience with fire plans examining or fire inspections, what experience do you have in fire science? |
| * | 3. | Do you have an ICC Fire Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector, or Building Inspector certification? If yes, list which you have. If no, explain any training or courses you have taken that would help you obtain certification. |
| * | 4. | Discuss the training and education you have taken that has helped prepare you for the position of Fire Plans Examiner/Inspector for the Sparks Fire Department. Include any certifications and degrees you have achieved. |
| * | 5. | Do you have experience working with computer programs for fire plan review or fire inspection? If yes, list which programs you are proficient in. |
| * | 6. | What is your experience in dealing with the public in stressful situations? Give an example of a situation you were involved in and how you dealt with it. |
| * | 7. | Discuss your experience in organizing work, setting priorities, and exercising independent judgment. |
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